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China ready to boost trade, investment with Ethiopia -- Premier Li
China stands ready to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, a flagship project of the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li...

Ethiopian Airlines to launch direct Addis Ababa - Hanoi route
The return flight to Addis Ababa will depart the same day. This new route marks a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between Africa and Southeast Asia. It is expected to promote trade, tourism and people-to-people exchange...

Ethiopia Keen to Further Strengthen Its Long-standing, Multifaceted Ties with Comoros: President Taye Atske Selassie
Addis Ababa, July 6, 2025 (ENA) --- Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie underscored that efforts will be made to further strengthen the long-standing and multifaceted relations between Ethiopia and Comoros. Today, Comoros celebrated 50th...
Ethiopia makes progress in expanding access to healthcare services
ADDIS ABABA, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government has lauded "remarkable progress" in expanding access to healthcare services. Ethiopian Health Minister Mekdes Daba, addressing a public health-themed forum in Addis Ababa on Saturday,...

Ethiopia Announces Completion of Its Grand Renaissance Dam
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially completed its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, with preparations now in full swing for its grand unveiling in September. The announcement, made on...

Ethiopian Airlines to launch direct Addis Ababa–Hà Nội route this week
HÀ NỘI — Ethiopian Airlines, the national flag carrier of Ethiopia, will launch its first direct flight from Addis Ababa to Hà Nội on July 10, 2025, following approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam. The return flight to Addis Ababa...
Ethiopia, INTERPOL Pledge Enhanced Crime Cooperation
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie and INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi have reaffirmed their commitment to intensify joint efforts against transnational crime following high-level talks in Addis Ababa. The meeting on Friday...
China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia -- Premier Li
Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei) RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) -- China stands ready to work with...
Urgent: China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia, says Premier Li
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) -- China stands ready to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, a flagship project of the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and expand bilateral trade...

Egypt Doubts Ethiopia's Intentions in Nile Dam Negotiations
(MENAFN) Egypt raised concerns Thursday over Ethiopia’s true intentions regarding renewed discussions on its controversial dam project on the Nile, calling the offer for dialogue shallow and driven by political calculations. During a meeting with...

Ethiopia Advancing Toward Capable, Modern Military
Ethiopia is steadily building a modern, resilient national defense force equipped to deter potential threats and respond effectively to national emergencies, according to Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), Field...

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-MEDICAL SUPPLIES-DONATION
(250703) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Liu Junying (L), head of the 25th batch of the Chinese medical team, poses for a photo with Eshetu Tadele, chief executive officer of Tirunesh-Beijing Hospital, at the handover ceremony on the...

Ethiopia's International Negotiation Capacity on the Rise, MPs Confirm
Addis Ababa, July 5, 2025 (ENA)—Members of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR) have affirmed that Ethiopia’s capacity for international negotiation has significantly improved. Their remarks came following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s...

President Taye Arrives in Moroni to Attend Comoros’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Day
Addis Ababa, July, 5, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopia's President Taye Atske Selassie has arrived in Moroni, Comoros, to take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations of the country’s Independence Day. Up on arrival his arrival at Prince Said Ibrahim...
Ethiopia, INTERPOL reiterate joint resolve to combat transnational crimes
ADDIS ABABA, July 5 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) have reiterated their joint resolve to strengthen collaboration in combating transnational crimes. This came as Ethiopian...
Ethiopia's flagship nutrition initiative benefits over 1.4 mln vulnerable children
ADDIS ABABA, July 5 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government said more than 1.4 million vulnerable children have benefited this year from the country's flagship initiative that aims to address malnutrition. As part of Ethiopia's efforts to address...

Addis Ababa to Host 3rd African Job Forum, Propel Continent's Job Growth Agenda
Addis Ababa, July 4, 2025 (ENA) -- The 3rd African Job Creation Forum would be held in Addis Ababa from July 7-9, 2025, marking a resounding success in galvanizing efforts to address the continent's employment challenges through agricultural...

Ethiopia accuses TPLF and Eritrea of 'impending' attack
Ethiopia accuses TPLF and Eritrea of 'impending' attack ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia has accused the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Eritrea of planning attacks during the upcoming rainy season, while cautioning US Secretary of State Marco...

Ethiopia’s mega dam on the Nile ‘now complete’
ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long worried neighboring countries is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September. The Grand Ethiopian...

Daily World Briefing, July 7
China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia -- Premier Li China stands ready to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, a flagship project of...